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Why Did Harry HAVE to Compete in the Triwizard Tournament
Why couldn't Harry Potter simply refuse to compete in the Triwizard Tournament?
It's one of the most common Harry Potter "plot holes" discussed online, but is it actually a plot hole?
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, we break down the magical contract created by the Goblet of Fire, what "binding magical contract" likely means in the wizarding world, whether Harry could have intentionally failed the tasks, and why Dumbledore couldn't simply pull him from the competition.
Along the way, we dive into Unbreakable Vows, magical intent, why this theory actually makes sense within Harry Potter…
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